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Appendicitis

Appendicitis is an acute inflammatory condition of the vermiform appendix, most commonly caused by obstruction of its lumen. The appendix is a narrow, blind-ended pouch that extends from the cecum, making it particularly prone to obstruction. Causes include fecaliths, lymphoid hyperplasia (often after viral infections), parasites, tumors, or foreign bodies. This obstruction initiates a cascade of pathological changes.Luminal Obstruction and Early InflammationAfter obstruction, normal mucosal...
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The appendix, a small, narrow, blind tube extending from the inferior part of the cecum, is widely regarded as a vestigial organ, having lost much of its original function through evolution. Despite its diminished role, the appendix can become inflamed, a condition known as appendicitis.
Etiology: Appendicitis can arise from various causes, primarily rooted in the obstruction of the appendix lumen. Factors contributing to this obstruction include fecal accumulation, lymphoid hyperplasia and, in...
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Appendicitis-II: Diagnostic Studies and Management

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Acute appendicitis caused by colonoscopy.

Hiun-Suk Chae1, Su-Yun Jeon, Woo-Seok Nam

  • 1Department of Internal Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.

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A rare case of acute suppurative appendicitis occurred after a routine colonoscopy screening. Physicians should consider this complication in patients experiencing post-procedure abdominal pain.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Complications

Background:

  • Colonoscopy is a common screening procedure for colorectal diseases.
  • Routine colonoscopies are generally safe with minimal complications.

Observation:

  • A 48-year-old woman presented with right lower quadrant abdominal pain four days post-colonoscopy.
  • Initial colonoscopy was uneventful, with no signs of inflammation.

Findings:

  • Abdominal ultrasonography revealed a swollen appendix and pericecal fluid collection.
  • Surgical exploration confirmed acute suppurative appendicitis.

Implications:

  • This case highlights a rare but potential complication of colonoscopy.
  • Clinicians should include appendicitis in the differential diagnosis for post-colonoscopy abdominal pain.